Set to city water feed but is filling my fresh water tank. I only had 10 gallons for travel but now full causing overflow. Remedies? Limited WiFi in campground. Thanks.
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It pretty much has to be a valve setting issue. Double, triple, (quadruple) check the valves by physically touching and turning the handles to make sure they're turned all the way to their stops (BTDT). This will also help determine if there is a sticky valve or one that is broken, which would then dictate the next course of action.John
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BillinTexas
Hi Bill,
Assuming that you have not recently changed any valve setting which might have caused this . . .
My guess is a failed check valve in the onboard pump. This valve keeps the output (pressurized) side of the pump from flowing back to the intake (tank) side of the pump. On City water, the system is pressurized by the campground water pressure, but if the pump check valve cannot block this pressure, water will flow backwards through the pump to the tank.
RobCate & Rob
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2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostSet to city water feed but is filling my fresh water tank. I only had 10 gallons for travel but now full causing overflow. Remedies? Limited WiFi in campground. Thanks.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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What oring damage? I don't think these valve have sealing features the pass over orings. The are shaft sealing orings, but they are only subject to rotation and tolerate pressure changes as the valves are operated. I have never seen these valves with sheared orings from being operated under pressure. They are simple ball valves or cylindrical valves that seal by fit and not soft seats.Ted
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Any check valve on the pump outlet is like wearing suspenders and a belt. There are check valves within the pumping chamber. That is what makes the pump work by preventing backflow, allowing one direction flow.Ted
2021 Reflection 310RLS
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The OP has a Transcend that does not have the nautilus panel with 4 or 5 valves, only 1 valve on the panel. This valve may be the issue but I agree with Rob that the check valve at the pump is probably faulty. I would think if you have a spare check valve for the water heater you may be able to put it in line to the pump just to get by.
BrianBrian & Michelle
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2022 Chevy 3500HD
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I can hear a definite change when switching from city to fresh wwater in the control center so I don't believe it is that valve. I lowered the pressure on the regulator slightly and turned the water back on. Are the valves on the water pump readily available should I need to replace it?Bill & Cindy
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostI can hear a definite change when switching from city to fresh wwater in the control center so I don't believe it is that valve. I lowered the pressure on the regulator slightly and turned the water back on. Are the valves on the water pump readily available should I need to replace it?
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Originally posted by ncitro View Post
I think its built into the pump, but you could get a PEX one and just put it in the line yourself. If your pump line is PEX this should pop right on. If its vinyl tubing well, thats a whole other rabbit hole....
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Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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You will not be able to see the check valve if it is internal to the pump, but an external should work. If its vinyl you can try the shark bite fitting, I think they might be approved for that but not sure. Be warned as you start to move the vinyl tubing around its prone to make the fittings start to leak.
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